Gov suspends work on all state construction projects
Gov. David Paterson is suspending hundreds of current and new construction projects paid for with state funds because of New York’s fiscal crisis and the lack of a 2010-11 budget.
Paterson administration officials tell The Associated Press that all projects not paid for by federal economic stimulus funds will be delayed until the Legislature and the governor agree on a budget or emergency funding.
The extraordinary order also tells contractors on existing projects that the state won’t fund any work after the start of the new fiscal year on Thursday until there’s a budget or emergency funds.
The order exempts projects that are planned to address “emergency health and safety needs” as certified by the Division of Budget.
